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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 242.73 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 242.73 and 98.29 is: 135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 242.73 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/242.73 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 242.73 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 23,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857.93/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.62

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