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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.87, 172.17 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.87, 172.17 and 53.94 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.87 : 172.17 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.87/172.17 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.87x = 172.17 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.87x = 9,286.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286.85/114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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