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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 175.35 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 175.35 and 86.40 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 175.35 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/175.35 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 175.35 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 15,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150.24/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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