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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 174.99 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 174.99 and 87.96 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 174.99 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/174.99 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 174.99 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 15,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392.12/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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