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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.43, 171.65 and 53.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.43, 171.65 and 53.53 is: 80.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.43 : 171.65 = 53.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.43/171.65 = 53.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.43x = 171.65 × 53.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.43x = 9,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,188.42/114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.30

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