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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 235.94 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 235.94 and 107.90 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 235.94 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/235.94 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 235.94 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 25,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456.21/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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