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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 240.41 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 240.41 and 100.54 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 240.41 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/240.41 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 240.41 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 24,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,170.32/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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