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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 240.96 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 240.96 and 100.96 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 240.96 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/240.96 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 240.96 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 24,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326.12/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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