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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 172.18 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 172.18 and 53.95 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 172.18 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/172.18 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 172.18 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 9,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289.11/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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