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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 171.07 and 53.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 171.07 and 53.14 is: 79.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 171.07 = 53.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/171.07 = 53.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 171.07 × 53.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 9,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,090.66/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.64

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