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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.33, 171.42 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.33, 171.42 and 52.64 is: 78.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.33 : 171.42 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.33/171.42 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.33x = 171.42 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.33x = 9,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023.55/114.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.93

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