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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.79, 235.73 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.79, 235.73 and 100.90 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.79 : 235.73 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.79/235.73 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.79x = 235.73 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.79x = 23,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783.81/170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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