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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 240.14 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 240.14 and 134.52 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 240.14 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/240.14 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 240.14 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 32,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,303.63/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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