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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.89, 172.20 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.89, 172.20 and 53.95 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.89 : 172.20 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.89/172.20 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.89x = 172.20 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.89x = 9,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,290.19/114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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