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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.93, 235.76 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.93, 235.76 and 105.45 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.93 : 235.76 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.93/235.76 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.93x = 235.76 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.93x = 24,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,860.36/170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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