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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 235.68 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 235.68 and 105.36 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 235.68 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/235.68 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 235.68 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 24,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,829.97/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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