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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.76 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.76 and 91.20 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.76 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.76 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.76 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 15,573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573.31/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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