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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 240.29 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 240.29 and 139.25 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 240.29 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/240.29 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 240.29 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 33,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458.48/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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