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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 175.77 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 175.77 and 80.72 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 175.77 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/175.77 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 175.77 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 14,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,188.15/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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