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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 171.15 and 80.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 171.15 and 80.01 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 171.15 = 80.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/171.15 = 80.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 171.15 × 80.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 13,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,693.71/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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