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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.53, 240.87 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.53, 240.87 and 99.86 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.53 : 240.87 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.53/240.87 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.53x = 240.87 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.53x = 24,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,053.53/174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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