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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.96, 155.94 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.96, 155.94 and 80.32 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.96 : 155.94 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.96/155.94 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.96x = 155.94 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.96x = 12,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525.10/112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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