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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.35, 171.36 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.35, 171.36 and 52.61 is: 78.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.35 : 171.36 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.35/171.36 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.35x = 171.36 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.35x = 9,014.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,014.39/114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.84

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