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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 157.62 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 157.62 and 80.94 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 157.62 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/157.62 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 157.62 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 12,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,757.76/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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