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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.37, 171.57 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.37, 171.57 and 53.47 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.37 : 171.57 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.37/171.57 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.37x = 171.57 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.37x = 9,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172.99/114.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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