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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.87, 174.92 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.87, 174.92 and 87.80 is: 131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.87 : 174.92 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.87/174.92 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.87x = 174.92 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.87x = 15,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356.66/116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.41

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