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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.74, 161.36 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.74, 161.36 and 80.07 is: 110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.74 : 161.36 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.74/161.36 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.74x = 161.36 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.74x = 12,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,920.10/116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.67

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