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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 162.53 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 162.53 and 80.94 is: 111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 162.53 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/162.53 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 162.53 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 13,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,155.18/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.64

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