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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.38, 162.10 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.38, 162.10 and 80.70 is: 111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.38 : 162.10 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.38/162.10 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.38x = 162.10 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.38x = 13,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081.47/117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.45

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