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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 235.69 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 235.69 and 100.91 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 235.69 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/235.69 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 235.69 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 23,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782.05/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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