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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.46, 119.93 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.46, 119.93 and 78.74 is: 117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.46 : 119.93 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.46/119.93 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.46x = 119.93 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.46x = 9,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442.29/80.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.35

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