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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.79, 172.24 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.79, 172.24 and 53.88 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.79 : 172.24 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.79/172.24 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.79x = 172.24 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.79x = 9,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,280.56/114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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