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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 235.46 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 235.46 and 100.68 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 235.46 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/235.46 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 235.46 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 23,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,706.11/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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