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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.74, 177.94 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.74, 177.94 and 80.10 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.74 : 177.94 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.74/177.94 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.74x = 177.94 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.74x = 14,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252.99/118.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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