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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 171.98 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 171.98 and 60.53 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 171.98 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/171.98 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 171.98 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 10,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,409.95/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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