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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 263.48 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 263.48 and 98.87 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 263.48 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/263.48 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 263.48 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 26,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050.27/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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