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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.38, 171.58 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.38, 171.58 and 91.45 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.38 : 171.58 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.38/171.58 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.38x = 171.58 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.38x = 15,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,690.86/114.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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