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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 175.45 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 175.45 and 80.70 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 175.45 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/175.45 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 175.45 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 14,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158.82/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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