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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 155.42 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 155.42 and 80.12 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 155.42 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/155.42 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 155.42 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 12,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451.07/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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