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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.98, 161.33 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.98, 161.33 and 80.15 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.98 : 161.33 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.98/161.33 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.98x = 161.33 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.98x = 12,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,929.39/116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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