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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.74, 174.93 and 80.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.74, 174.93 and 80.59 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.74 : 174.93 = 80.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.74/174.93 = 80.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.74x = 174.93 × 80.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.74x = 14,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097.61/116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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