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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 175.25 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 175.25 and 80.58 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 175.25 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/175.25 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 175.25 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 14,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121.24/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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