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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.89, 235.84 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.89, 235.84 and 100.96 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.89 : 235.84 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.89/235.84 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.89x = 235.84 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.89x = 23,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,810.41/170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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