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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.20, 174.35 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.20, 174.35 and 80.11 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.20 : 174.35 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.20/174.35 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.20x = 174.35 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.20x = 13,967.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,967.18/116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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