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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 158.73 and 80.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 158.73 and 80.01 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 158.73 = 80.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/158.73 = 80.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 158.73 × 80.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 12,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699.99/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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