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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 171.47 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 171.47 and 53.40 is: 80.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 171.47 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/171.47 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 171.47 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 9,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156.50/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.03

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