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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 175.01 and 86.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 175.01 and 86.00 is: 129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 175.01 = 86.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/175.01 = 86.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 175.01 × 86.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 15,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051.30/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.50

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