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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 240.42 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 240.42 and 100.55 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 240.42 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/240.42 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 240.42 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 24,174.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,174.23/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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