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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.66, 168.99 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.66, 168.99 and 80.82 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.66 : 168.99 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.66/168.99 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.66x = 168.99 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.66x = 13,657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,657.77/112.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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