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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 178.11 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 178.11 and 80.27 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 178.11 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/178.11 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 178.11 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 14,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296.89/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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