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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.49, 171.62 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.49, 171.62 and 80.14 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.49 : 171.62 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.49/171.62 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.49x = 171.62 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.49x = 13,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,753.42/114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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