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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.22, 171.52 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.22, 171.52 and 90.32 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.22 : 171.52 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.22/171.52 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.22x = 171.52 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.22x = 15,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,491.69/114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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