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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 174.76 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 174.76 and 86.40 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 174.76 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/174.76 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 174.76 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 15,099.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099.26/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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