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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.60, 171.63 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.60, 171.63 and 90.57 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.60 : 171.63 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.60/171.63 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.60x = 171.63 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.60x = 15,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544.53/114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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