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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.07, 161.59 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.07, 161.59 and 80.22 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.07 : 161.59 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.07/161.59 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.07x = 161.59 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.07x = 12,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962.75/117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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