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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 168.67 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 168.67 and 80.04 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 168.67 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/168.67 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 168.67 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 13,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,500.35/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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