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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 175.68 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 175.68 and 86.85 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 175.68 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/175.68 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 175.68 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 15,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257.81/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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