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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 240.06 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 240.06 and 108.42 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 240.06 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/240.06 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 240.06 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 26,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,028.16/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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