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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 235.92 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 235.92 and 101.01 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 235.92 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/235.92 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 235.92 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 23,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,830.28/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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