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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 234.97 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 234.97 and 101.25 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 234.97 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/234.97 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 234.97 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 23,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,790.21/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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