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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 161.78 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 161.78 and 80.42 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 161.78 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/161.78 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 161.78 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 13,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,009.14/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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