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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 235.75 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 235.75 and 105.37 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 235.75 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/235.75 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 235.75 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 24,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,840.45/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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