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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 172.49 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 172.49 and 54.14 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 172.49 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/172.49 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 172.49 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 9,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338.34/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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