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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 171.26 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 171.26 and 52.59 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 171.26 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/171.26 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 171.26 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 9,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005.99/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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