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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 261.06 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 261.06 and 92.72 is: 139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 261.06 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/261.06 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 261.06 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 24,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205.48/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.10

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