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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.45, 171.59 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.45, 171.59 and 90.33 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.45 : 171.59 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.45/171.59 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.45x = 171.59 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.45x = 15,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,499.27/114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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