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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.89, 240.02 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.89, 240.02 and 114.92 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.89 : 240.02 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.89/240.02 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.89x = 240.02 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.89x = 27,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,583.10/173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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