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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 175.51 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 175.51 and 87.94 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 175.51 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/175.51 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 175.51 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 15,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434.35/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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