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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 174.90 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 174.90 and 87.71 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 174.90 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/174.90 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 174.90 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 15,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339.60/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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