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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 233.66 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 233.66 and 138.89 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 233.66 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/233.66 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 233.66 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 32,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,453.97/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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