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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.98 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.98 and 80.33 is: 110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.98 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.98 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.98 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 12,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,529.87/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.95

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