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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 171.30 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 171.30 and 90.06 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 171.30 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/171.30 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 171.30 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 15,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427.28/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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