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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.85, 162.45 and 80.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.85, 162.45 and 80.95 is: 111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.85 : 162.45 = 80.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.85/162.45 = 80.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.85x = 162.45 × 80.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.85x = 13,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,150.33/117.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.59

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