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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.82, 162.61 and 80.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.82, 162.61 and 80.99 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.82 : 162.61 = 80.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.82/162.61 = 80.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.82x = 162.61 × 80.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.82x = 13,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168.97/117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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