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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 175.38 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 175.38 and 80.43 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 175.38 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/175.38 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 175.38 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 14,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105.41/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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