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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 241.37 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 241.37 and 137.72 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 241.37 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/241.37 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 241.37 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 33,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.58/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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