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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 172.23 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 172.23 and 53.99 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 172.23 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/172.23 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 172.23 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 9,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,298.76/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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