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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 236.01 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 236.01 and 138.12 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 236.01 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/236.01 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 236.01 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 32,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,597.70/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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