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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 170.88 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 170.88 and 91.12 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 170.88 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/170.88 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 170.88 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 15,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,570.59/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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