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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.20, 171.14 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.20, 171.14 and 90.28 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.20 : 171.14 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.20/171.14 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.20x = 171.14 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.20x = 15,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450.52/114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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