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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.08, 171.08 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.08, 171.08 and 91.29 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.08 : 171.08 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.08/171.08 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.08x = 171.08 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.08x = 15,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618.42/114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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