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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 171.78 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 171.78 and 91.86 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 171.78 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/171.78 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 171.78 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 15,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779.71/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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