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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 240.18 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 240.18 and 137.02 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 240.18 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/240.18 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 240.18 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 32,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,909.46/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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