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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.39, 171.32 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.39, 171.32 and 80.06 is: 119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.39 : 171.32 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.39/171.32 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.39x = 171.32 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.39x = 13,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714.62/114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.89

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