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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.41, 171.62 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.41, 171.62 and 91.63 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.41 : 171.62 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.41/171.62 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.41x = 171.62 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.41x = 15,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725.64/114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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