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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 240.15 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 240.15 and 96.40 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 240.15 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/240.15 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 240.15 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 23,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,150.46/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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