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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.95, 171.96 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.95, 171.96 and 80.10 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.95 : 171.96 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.95/171.96 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.95x = 171.96 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.95x = 13,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774.00/114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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