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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.63, 168.81 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.63, 168.81 and 80.50 is: 120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.63 : 168.81 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.63/168.81 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.63x = 168.81 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.63x = 13,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589.21/112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.65

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