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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 174.86 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 174.86 and 80.60 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 174.86 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/174.86 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 174.86 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 14,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093.72/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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