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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 175.08 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 175.08 and 86.31 is: 129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 175.08 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/175.08 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 175.08 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 15,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,111.15/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.53

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