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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.38, 171.30 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.38, 171.30 and 80.16 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.38 : 171.30 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.38/171.30 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.38x = 171.30 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.38x = 13,731.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,731.41/114.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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