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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.97, 172.29 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.97, 172.29 and 53.99 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.97 : 172.29 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.97/172.29 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.97x = 172.29 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.97x = 9,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,301.94/114.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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