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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 174.16 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 174.16 and 80.08 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 174.16 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/174.16 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 174.16 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 13,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,946.73/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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