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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.89, 161.26 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.89, 161.26 and 80.13 is: 110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.89 : 161.26 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.89/161.26 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.89x = 161.26 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.89x = 12,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921.76/116.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.55

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