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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 174.99 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 174.99 and 86.22 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 174.99 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/174.99 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 174.99 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 15,087.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087.64/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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