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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 175.10 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 175.10 and 80.54 is: 120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 175.10 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/175.10 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 175.10 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 14,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102.59/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.87

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