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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.51, 171.73 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.51, 171.73 and 53.58 is: 80.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.51 : 171.73 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.51/171.73 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.51x = 171.73 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.51x = 9,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201.29/114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.35

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