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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 176.46 and 80.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 176.46 and 80.67 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 176.46 = 80.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/176.46 = 80.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 176.46 × 80.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 14,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,235.03/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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