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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.67, 172.06 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.67, 172.06 and 53.79 is: 80.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.67 : 172.06 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.67/172.06 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.67x = 172.06 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.67x = 9,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,255.11/114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.71

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