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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 170.82 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 170.82 and 90 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 170.82 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/170.82 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 170.82 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 15,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,373.80/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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