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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 240.12 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 240.12 and 136.98 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 240.12 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/240.12 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 240.12 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 32,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,891.64/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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