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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.26, 171.20 and 91.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.26, 171.20 and 91.51 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.26 : 171.20 = 91.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.26/171.20 = 91.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.26x = 171.20 × 91.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.26x = 15,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,666.31/114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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