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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 263.79 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 263.79 and 99.01 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 263.79 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/263.79 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 263.79 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 26,117.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,117.85/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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