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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 172.16 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 172.16 and 90.33 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 172.16 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/172.16 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 172.16 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 15,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,550.76/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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