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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 261.06 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 261.06 and 96.87 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 261.06 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/261.06 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 261.06 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 25,288.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,288.88/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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