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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 171.81 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 171.81 and 80.33 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 171.81 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/171.81 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 171.81 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 13,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800.64/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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