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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 161.44 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 161.44 and 80.19 is: 110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 161.44 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/161.44 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 161.44 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 12,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,945.67/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.61

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