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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.34, 171.38 and 53.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.34, 171.38 and 53.46 is: 80.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.34 : 171.38 = 53.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.34/171.38 = 53.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.34x = 171.38 × 53.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.34x = 9,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,161.97/114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.13

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