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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 235.92 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 235.92 and 108.75 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 235.92 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/235.92 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 235.92 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 25,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656.30/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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