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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 242.71 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 242.71 and 97.19 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 242.71 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/242.71 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 242.71 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 23,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588.98/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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