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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.04, 175.64 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.04, 175.64 and 86.69 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.04 : 175.64 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.04/175.64 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.04x = 175.64 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.04x = 15,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225.79/117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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