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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 170.94 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 170.94 and 91.24 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 170.94 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/170.94 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 170.94 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 15,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596.57/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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