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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.62 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.62 and 107.87 is: 148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.62 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.62 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.62 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 25,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,308.46/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.82

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