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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 162.04 and 80.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 162.04 and 80.71 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 162.04 = 80.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/162.04 = 80.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 162.04 × 80.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 13,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,078.25/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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