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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 171.46 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 171.46 and 90.56 is: 134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 171.46 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/171.46 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 171.46 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 15,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527.42/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.97

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