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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.67, 172 and 53.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.67, 172 and 53.78 is: 80.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.67 : 172 = 53.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.67/172 = 53.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.67x = 172 × 53.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.67x = 9,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250.16/114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.67

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