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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 169.02 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 169.02 and 80.76 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 169.02 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/169.02 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 169.02 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 13,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,650.06/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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