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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 261.13 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 261.13 and 92.88 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 261.13 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/261.13 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 261.13 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 24,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,253.75/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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