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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 235.43 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 235.43 and 105.13 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 235.43 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/235.43 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 235.43 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 24,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749.90/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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