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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 174.80 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 174.80 and 80.52 is: 120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 174.80 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/174.80 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 174.80 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 14,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,074.90/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.52

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