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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 235.85 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 235.85 and 107.87 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 235.85 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/235.85 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 235.85 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 25,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441.14/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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