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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 263.67 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 263.67 and 98.91 is: 148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 263.67 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/263.67 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 263.67 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 26,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,079.60/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.26

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