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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 235.88 and 101.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 235.88 and 101.00 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 235.88 = 101.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/235.88 = 101.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 235.88 × 101.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 23,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,823.02/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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