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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 161.84 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 161.84 and 80.46 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 161.84 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/161.84 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 161.84 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 13,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,021.24/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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