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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 171.43 and 53.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 171.43 and 53.42 is: 80.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 171.43 = 53.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/171.43 = 53.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 171.43 × 53.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 9,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158.08/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.04

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