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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 235.82 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 235.82 and 101 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 235.82 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/235.82 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 235.82 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 23,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817.32/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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