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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.91, 155.69 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.91, 155.69 and 80.15 is: 110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.91 : 155.69 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.91/155.69 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.91x = 155.69 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.91x = 12,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,478.55/112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.52

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