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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.44, 171.72 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.44, 171.72 and 53.66 is: 80.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.44 : 171.72 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.44/171.72 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.44x = 171.72 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.44x = 9,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214.50/114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.52

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