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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.49, 174.83 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.49, 174.83 and 80.45 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.49 : 174.83 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.49/174.83 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.49x = 174.83 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.49x = 14,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,063.80/116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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