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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 158.60 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 158.60 and 80 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 158.60 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/158.60 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 158.60 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 12,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,687.60/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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