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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.99, 235.67 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.99, 235.67 and 138.23 is: 190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.99 : 235.67 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.99/235.67 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.99x = 235.67 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.99x = 32,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,575.49/170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.52

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