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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.10, 171.33 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.10, 171.33 and 90.16 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.10 : 171.33 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.10/171.33 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.10x = 171.33 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.10x = 15,447.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,447.11/114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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