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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.44, 240.86 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.44, 240.86 and 137.54 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.44 : 240.86 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.44/240.86 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.44x = 240.86 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.44x = 33,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128.83/174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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