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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 240.09 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 240.09 and 141.32 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 240.09 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/240.09 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 240.09 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 33,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,929.52/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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