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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 235.68 and 100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 235.68 and 100.82 is: 139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 235.68 = 100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/235.68 = 100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 235.68 × 100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 23,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,761.26/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.12

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