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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.04, 168.30 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.04, 168.30 and 80.18 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.04 : 168.30 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.04/168.30 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.04x = 168.30 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.04x = 13,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,494.29/112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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