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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 173.95 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 173.95 and 80.08 is: 119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 173.95 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/173.95 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 173.95 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 13,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929.92/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.96

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