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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.26 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.26 and 86.20 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.26 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.26 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.26 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 15,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,107.41/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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