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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.13, 161.45 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.13, 161.45 and 80.23 is: 110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.13 : 161.45 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.13/161.45 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.13x = 161.45 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.13x = 12,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,952.33/117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.59

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