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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 155.91 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 155.91 and 80.24 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 155.91 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/155.91 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 155.91 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 12,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509.44/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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