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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.36, 171.59 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.36, 171.59 and 53.48 is: 80.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.36 : 171.59 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.36/171.59 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.36x = 171.59 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.36x = 9,176.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176.13/114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.24

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