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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.08, 158.94 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.08, 158.94 and 80.22 is: 110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.08 : 158.94 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.08/158.94 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.08x = 158.94 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.08x = 12,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,750.17/115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.79

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