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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.84, 173.91 and 80.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.84, 173.91 and 80.02 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.84 : 173.91 = 80.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.84/173.91 = 80.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.84x = 173.91 × 80.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.84x = 13,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,916.28/115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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