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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 168.28 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 168.28 and 80.11 is: 120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 168.28 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/168.28 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 168.28 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 13,480.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,480.59/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.08

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