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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 242.81 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 242.81 and 97.28 is: 134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 242.81 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/242.81 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 242.81 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 23,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,620.00/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.24

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