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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 174.77 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 174.77 and 87.70 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 174.77 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/174.77 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 174.77 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 15,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327.00/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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