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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.99, 155.82 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.99, 155.82 and 80.35 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.99 : 155.82 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.99/155.82 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.99x = 155.82 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.99x = 12,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520.14/112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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