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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 240.06 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 240.06 and 108.54 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 240.06 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/240.06 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 240.06 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 26,056.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,056.52/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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