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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 158.90 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 158.90 and 80.14 is: 110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 158.90 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/158.90 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 158.90 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 12,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733.05/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.57

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