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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.80, 171.80 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.80, 171.80 and 90.50 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.80 : 171.80 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.80/171.80 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.80x = 171.80 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.80x = 15,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547.45/114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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