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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 171.93 and 53.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 171.93 and 53.85 is: 80.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 171.93 = 53.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/171.93 = 53.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 171.93 × 53.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 9,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,259.28/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.74

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