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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.49, 165.51 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.49, 165.51 and 80.12 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.49 : 165.51 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.49/165.51 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.49x = 165.51 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.49x = 13,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,259.83/110.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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