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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.02, 169.43 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.02, 169.43 and 80.43 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.02 : 169.43 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.02/169.43 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.02x = 169.43 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.02x = 13,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,627.25/113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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