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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 162.06 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 162.06 and 80.72 is: 111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 162.06 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/162.06 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 162.06 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 13,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081.48/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.39

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