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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 175.11 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 175.11 and 80.40 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 175.11 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/175.11 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 175.11 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 14,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078.84/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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