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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.60, 171.92 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.60, 171.92 and 53.74 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.60 : 171.92 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.60/171.92 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.60x = 171.92 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.60x = 9,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,238.69/114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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