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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.75, 174.83 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.75, 174.83 and 80.10 is: 119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.75 : 174.83 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.75/174.83 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.75x = 174.83 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.75x = 14,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003.48/116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.94

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