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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 172.13 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 172.13 and 90.25 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 172.13 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/172.13 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 172.13 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 15,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533.85/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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