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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 235.88 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 235.88 and 138.24 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 235.88 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/235.88 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 235.88 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 32,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,608.05/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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