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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 161.19 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 161.19 and 80.03 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 161.19 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/161.19 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 161.19 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 12,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899.23/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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