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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 161.31 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 161.31 and 80.11 is: 110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 161.31 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/161.31 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 161.31 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 12,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921.74/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.48

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