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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 261.06 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 261.06 and 91.95 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 261.06 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/261.06 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 261.06 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 24,004.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,004.47/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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