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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 240.12 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 240.12 and 111.81 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 240.12 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/240.12 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 240.12 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 26,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847.82/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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