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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.17, 162.95 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.17, 162.95 and 80.24 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.17 : 162.95 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.17/162.95 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.17x = 162.95 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.17x = 13,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,075.11/118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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