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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.17, 171.62 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.17, 171.62 and 91.59 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.17 : 171.62 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.17/171.62 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.17x = 171.62 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.17x = 15,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,717.92/114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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