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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.82, 162.66 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.82, 162.66 and 80.96 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.82 : 162.66 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.82/162.66 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.82x = 162.66 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.82x = 13,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168.95/117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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