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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 235.38 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 235.38 and 95.87 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 235.38 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/235.38 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 235.38 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 22,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565.88/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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