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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 171.98 and 53.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 171.98 and 53.73 is: 80.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 171.98 = 53.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/171.98 = 53.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 171.98 × 53.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 9,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,240.22/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.61

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