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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.40, 171.58 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.40, 171.58 and 52.76 is: 79.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.40 : 171.58 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.40/171.58 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.40x = 171.58 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.40x = 9,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052.56/114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.13

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