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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 240.03 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 240.03 and 111.90 is: 154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 240.03 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/240.03 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 240.03 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 26,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,859.36/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.30

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