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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 161.33 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 161.33 and 80.19 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 161.33 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/161.33 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 161.33 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 12,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,936.65/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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