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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 171.74 and 53.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 171.74 and 53.60 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 171.74 = 53.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/171.74 = 53.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 171.74 × 53.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 9,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205.26/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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