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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 235.05 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 235.05 and 112.13 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 235.05 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/235.05 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 235.05 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 26,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,356.16/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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