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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.68 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.68 and 80.12 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.68 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.68 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.68 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 12,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,473.27/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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