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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.99, 235.95 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.99, 235.95 and 100.08 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.99 : 235.95 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.99/235.95 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.99x = 235.95 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.99x = 23,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,613.94/170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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