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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 172.40 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 172.40 and 54.04 is: 81.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 172.40 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/172.40 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 172.40 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 9,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,316.50/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.02

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