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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.60, 240.96 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.60, 240.96 and 100.94 is: 139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.60 : 240.96 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.60/240.96 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.60x = 240.96 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.60x = 24,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322.50/174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.30

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