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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.84, 171.82 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.84, 171.82 and 80.50 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.84 : 171.82 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.84/171.82 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.84x = 171.82 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.84x = 13,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831.51/114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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