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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.27, 240.62 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.27, 240.62 and 137.52 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.27 : 240.62 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.27/240.62 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.27x = 240.62 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.27x = 33,089.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089.37/174.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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