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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 171 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 171 and 91.36 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 171 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/171 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 171 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 15,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622.56/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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