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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.56, 172.32 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.56, 172.32 and 90.56 is: 136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.56 : 172.32 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.56/172.32 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.56x = 172.32 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.56x = 15,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605.30/114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.22

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