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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.61, 235.35 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.61, 235.35 and 105.15 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.61 : 235.35 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.61/235.35 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.61x = 235.35 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.61x = 24,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748.33/170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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