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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 175.35 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 175.35 and 86.43 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 175.35 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/175.35 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 175.35 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 15,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155.50/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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