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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 240.93 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 240.93 and 137.75 is: 190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 240.93 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/240.93 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 240.93 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 33,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,186.90/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.02

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