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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 168.41 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 168.41 and 80.32 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 168.41 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/168.41 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 168.41 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 13,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,526.69/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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