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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.24, 156.15 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.24, 156.15 and 80.44 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.24 : 156.15 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.24/156.15 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.24x = 156.15 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.24x = 12,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560.32/113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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