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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 172.91 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 172.91 and 53.54 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 172.91 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/172.91 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 172.91 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 9,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257.33/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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