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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 172.15 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 172.15 and 91.98 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 172.15 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/172.15 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 172.15 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 15,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,834.36/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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