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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 171.87 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 171.87 and 80.46 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 171.87 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/171.87 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 171.87 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 13,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,828.66/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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