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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 158.77 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 158.77 and 80.06 is: 110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 158.77 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/158.77 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 158.77 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 12,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,711.13/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.49

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