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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 175.34 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 175.34 and 86.05 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 175.34 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/175.34 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 175.34 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 15,088.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088.01/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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