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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.68 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.68 and 100.13 is: 138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.68 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.68 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.68 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 23,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,496.83/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.17

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