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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 175.68 and 80.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 175.68 and 80.97 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 175.68 = 80.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/175.68 = 80.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 175.68 × 80.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 14,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,224.81/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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