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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.17, 170.96 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.17, 170.96 and 91.26 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.17 : 170.96 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.17/170.96 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.17x = 170.96 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.17x = 15,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,601.35/114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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