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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 158.62 and 80.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 158.62 and 80.02 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 158.62 = 80.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/158.62 = 80.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 158.62 × 80.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 12,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692.77/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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