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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.03, 172.41 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.03, 172.41 and 80.74 is: 121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.03 : 172.41 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.03/172.41 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.03x = 172.41 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.03x = 13,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,920.38/115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.02

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