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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.21, 171.11 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.21, 171.11 and 91.08 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.21 : 171.11 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.21/171.11 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.21x = 171.11 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.21x = 15,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,584.24/114.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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