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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.35, 157.81 and 80.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.35, 157.81 and 80.71 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.35 : 157.81 = 80.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.35/157.81 = 80.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.35x = 157.81 × 80.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.35x = 12,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,736.85/114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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