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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.55, 174.96 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.55, 174.96 and 80.37 is: 120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.55 : 174.96 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.55/174.96 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.55x = 174.96 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.55x = 14,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061.54/116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.65

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