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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.52, 240.55 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.52, 240.55 and 139.43 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.52 : 240.55 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.52/240.55 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.52x = 240.55 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.52x = 33,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539.89/174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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