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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.74, 175.13 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.74, 175.13 and 80.60 is: 120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.74 : 175.13 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.74/175.13 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.74x = 175.13 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.74x = 14,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,114.50/116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.90

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