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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 159.45 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 159.45 and 80.52 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 159.45 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/159.45 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 159.45 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 12,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,838.91/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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