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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 240.12 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 240.12 and 96.38 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 240.12 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/240.12 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 240.12 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 23,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141.57/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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