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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 235.81 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 235.81 and 99.99 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 235.81 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/235.81 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 235.81 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 23,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,578.64/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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