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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.50, 171.62 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.50, 171.62 and 53.50 is: 80.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.50 : 171.62 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.50/171.62 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.50x = 171.62 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.50x = 9,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,181.40/114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.19

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