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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 235.72 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 235.72 and 108.68 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 235.72 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/235.72 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 235.72 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 25,618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,618.05/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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