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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 235.12 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 235.12 and 107.39 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 235.12 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/235.12 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 235.12 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 25,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,249.86/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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