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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 153.49 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 153.49 and 80.23 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 153.49 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/153.49 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 153.49 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 12,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,314.12/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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