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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.73, 172 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.73, 172 and 80.53 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.73 : 172 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.73/172 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.73x = 172 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.73x = 13,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,851.16/114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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