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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 172.06 and 53.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 172.06 and 53.97 is: 80.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 172.06 = 53.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/172.06 = 53.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 172.06 × 53.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 9,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,285.30/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.89

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