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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 173.96 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 173.96 and 80.04 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 173.96 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/173.96 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 173.96 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 13,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923.76/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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