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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115, 158.78 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115, 158.78 and 80.44 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 158.78 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/158.78 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 158.78 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 12,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,772.26/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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