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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.55, 257.02 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.55, 257.02 and 90.14 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.55 : 257.02 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.55/257.02 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.55x = 257.02 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.55x = 23,167.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167.33/171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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