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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 171.08 and 53.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 171.08 and 53.20 is: 79.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 171.08 = 53.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/171.08 = 53.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 171.08 × 53.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 9,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,101.46/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.75

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