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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 161.64 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 161.64 and 80.37 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 161.64 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/161.64 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 161.64 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 12,991.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,991.01/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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