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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.87, 174.96 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.87, 174.96 and 86.34 is: 129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.87 : 174.96 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.87/174.96 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.87x = 174.96 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.87x = 15,106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106.21/116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.26

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