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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.11, 240.13 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.11, 240.13 and 111.94 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.11 : 240.13 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.11/240.13 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.11x = 240.13 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.11x = 26,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880.15/174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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