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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.17, 170.91 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.17, 170.91 and 91.28 is: 136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.17 : 170.91 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.17/170.91 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.17x = 170.91 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.17x = 15,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,601.09/114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.65

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