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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.50, 159.42 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.50, 159.42 and 80.60 is: 111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.50 : 159.42 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.50/159.42 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.50x = 159.42 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.50x = 12,849.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,849.25/115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.25

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