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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 175.55 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 175.55 and 80.38 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 175.55 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/175.55 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 175.55 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 14,110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,110.71/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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