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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 161.76 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 161.76 and 80.44 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 161.76 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/161.76 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 161.76 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 13,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,011.97/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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