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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.93, 235.46 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.93, 235.46 and 136.07 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.93 : 235.46 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.93/235.46 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.93x = 235.46 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.93x = 32,038.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038.95/170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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