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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 174.86 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 174.86 and 86.44 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 174.86 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/174.86 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 174.86 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 15,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114.90/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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