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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 159.13 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 159.13 and 80.45 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 159.13 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/159.13 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 159.13 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 12,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802.01/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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