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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.59, 171.88 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.59, 171.88 and 53.70 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.59 : 171.88 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.59/171.88 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.59x = 171.88 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.59x = 9,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229.96/114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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