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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 161.50 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 161.50 and 80.22 is: 110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 161.50 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/161.50 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 161.50 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 12,955.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,955.13/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.61

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