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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 161.42 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 161.42 and 80.19 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 161.42 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/161.42 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 161.42 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 12,944.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,944.27/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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