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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.57, 171.99 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.57, 171.99 and 80.19 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.57 : 171.99 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.57/171.99 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.57x = 171.99 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.57x = 13,791.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,791.88/114.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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