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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 171.21 and 53.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 171.21 and 53.34 is: 79.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 171.21 = 53.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/171.21 = 53.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 171.21 × 53.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 9,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132.34/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.94

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