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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 172.09 and 53.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 172.09 and 53.78 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 172.09 = 53.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/172.09 = 53.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 172.09 × 53.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 9,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254.73/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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