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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.50, 235.32 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.50, 235.32 and 101.50 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.50 : 235.32 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.50/235.32 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.50x = 235.32 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.50x = 23,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,884.98/170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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