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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 161.31 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 161.31 and 80.09 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 161.31 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/161.31 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 161.31 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 12,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,919.32/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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