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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.65, 159.68 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.65, 159.68 and 80.73 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.65 : 159.68 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.65/159.68 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.65x = 159.68 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.65x = 12,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,890.97/115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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