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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.37, 174.29 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.37, 174.29 and 80.33 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.37 : 174.29 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.37/174.29 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.37x = 174.29 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.37x = 13,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,999.44/116.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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