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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 171.08 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 171.08 and 91.16 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 171.08 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/171.08 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 171.08 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 15,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,595.65/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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