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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 242.81 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 242.81 and 98.31 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 242.81 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/242.81 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 242.81 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 23,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,870.65/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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