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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.69, 172.08 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.69, 172.08 and 90.48 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.69 : 172.08 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.69/172.08 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.69x = 172.08 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.69x = 15,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,569.80/114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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