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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.32 and 80.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.32 and 80.01 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.32 = 80.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.32 = 80.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.32 × 80.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 12,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,907.21/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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