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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.18, 174.22 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.18, 174.22 and 80.12 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.18 : 174.22 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.18/174.22 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.18x = 174.22 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.18x = 13,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958.51/116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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