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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 235.62 and 100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 235.62 and 100.86 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 235.62 = 100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/235.62 = 100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 235.62 × 100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 23,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764.63/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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