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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.12, 155.86 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.12, 155.86 and 80.30 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.12 : 155.86 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.12/155.86 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.12x = 155.86 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.12x = 12,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,515.56/113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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