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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.78, 155.49 and 80.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.78, 155.49 and 80.02 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.78 : 155.49 = 80.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.78/155.49 = 80.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.78x = 155.49 × 80.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.78x = 12,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442.31/112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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