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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.47, 174.93 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.47, 174.93 and 80.47 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.47 : 174.93 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.47/174.93 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.47x = 174.93 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.47x = 14,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076.62/116.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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