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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.97, 172.37 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.97, 172.37 and 54.06 is: 81.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.97 : 172.37 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.97/172.37 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.97x = 172.37 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.97x = 9,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,318.05/114.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.05

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