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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 171.10 and 53.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 171.10 and 53.23 is: 79.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 171.10 = 53.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/171.10 = 53.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 171.10 × 53.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 9,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107.65/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.78

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