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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.69, 172.07 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.69, 172.07 and 53.90 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.69 : 172.07 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.69/172.07 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.69x = 172.07 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.69x = 9,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,274.57/114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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