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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.20, 171.33 and 53.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.20, 171.33 and 53.38 is: 80.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.20 : 171.33 = 53.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.20/171.33 = 53.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.20x = 171.33 × 53.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.20x = 9,144.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144.74/114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.08

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