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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 235.87 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 235.87 and 100.90 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 235.87 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/235.87 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 235.87 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 23,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797.60/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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