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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.23, 171.18 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.23, 171.18 and 91.37 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.23 : 171.18 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.23/171.18 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.23x = 171.18 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.23x = 15,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,639.86/114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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