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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 158.73 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 158.73 and 80.03 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 158.73 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/158.73 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 158.73 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 12,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702.37/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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