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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.74, 241.15 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.74, 241.15 and 96.06 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.74 : 241.15 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.74/241.15 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.74x = 241.15 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.74x = 23,165.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165.61/174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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