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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 172.11 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 172.11 and 53.86 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 172.11 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/172.11 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 172.11 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 9,269.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,269.84/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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