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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 171.27 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 171.27 and 53.33 is: 80.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 171.27 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/171.27 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 171.27 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 9,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,133.83/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.00

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