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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.46, 171.46 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.46, 171.46 and 53.52 is: 80.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.46 : 171.46 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.46/171.46 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.46x = 171.46 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.46x = 9,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176.54/114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.17

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