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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.71, 161.13 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.71, 161.13 and 80.04 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.71 : 161.13 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.71/161.13 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.71x = 161.13 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.71x = 12,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,896.85/116.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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