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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.03, 158.70 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.03, 158.70 and 80.55 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.03 : 158.70 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.03/158.70 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.03x = 158.70 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.03x = 12,782.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,782.88/115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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