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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.06, 161.51 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.06, 161.51 and 80.21 is: 110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.06 : 161.51 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.06/161.51 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.06x = 161.51 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.06x = 12,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,953.51/117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.66

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