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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 171.66 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 171.66 and 53.66 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 171.66 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/171.66 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 171.66 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 9,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211.28/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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