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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 175.81 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 175.81 and 80.80 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 175.81 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/175.81 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 175.81 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 14,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,205.45/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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