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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.44 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.44 and 138.88 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.44 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.44 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.44 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 32,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,559.03/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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