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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 261.21 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 261.21 and 96.09 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 261.21 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/261.21 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 261.21 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 25,099.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,099.67/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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