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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.89, 235.89 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.89, 235.89 and 100.98 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.89 : 235.89 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.89/235.89 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.89x = 235.89 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.89x = 23,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,820.17/170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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