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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.74, 155.66 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.74, 155.66 and 80.03 is: 110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.74 : 155.66 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.74/155.66 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.74x = 155.66 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.74x = 12,456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456.29/112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.49

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