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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.89, 171.77 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.89, 171.77 and 90.36 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.89 : 171.77 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.89/171.77 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.89x = 171.77 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.89x = 15,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520.69/114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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