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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 161.53 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 161.53 and 80.35 is: 110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 161.53 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/161.53 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 161.53 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 12,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,978.33/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.82

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