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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 158.57 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 158.57 and 80.08 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 158.57 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/158.57 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 158.57 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 12,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698.29/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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