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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.86, 172.19 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.86, 172.19 and 53.94 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.86 : 172.19 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.86/172.19 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.86x = 172.19 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.86x = 9,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287.66/114.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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