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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 240.08 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 240.08 and 141.36 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 240.08 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/240.08 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 240.08 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 33,937.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,937.71/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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