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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 170.96 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 170.96 and 53.15 is: 79.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 170.96 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/170.96 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 170.96 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 9,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085.40/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.68

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