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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.27, 171.40 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.27, 171.40 and 80.04 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.27 : 171.40 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.27/171.40 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.27x = 171.40 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.27x = 13,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,718.86/114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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