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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 240.12 and 96.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 240.12 and 96.37 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 240.12 = 96.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/240.12 = 96.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 240.12 × 96.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 23,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,140.36/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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