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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.01, 240.13 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.01, 240.13 and 99.33 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.01 : 240.13 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.01/240.13 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.01x = 240.13 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.01x = 23,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,851.55/174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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