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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.85, 235.78 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.85, 235.78 and 100.91 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.85 : 235.78 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.85/235.78 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.85x = 235.78 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.85x = 23,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,792.90/170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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