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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.77, 162.60 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.77, 162.60 and 80.47 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.77 : 162.60 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.77/162.60 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.77x = 162.60 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.77x = 13,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,084.02/117.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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