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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.51, 168.79 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.51, 168.79 and 80.07 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.51 : 168.79 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.51/168.79 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.51x = 168.79 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.51x = 13,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,515.02/112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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