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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 172.25 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 172.25 and 80.63 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 172.25 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/172.25 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 172.25 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 13,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,887.25/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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