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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 176.16 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 176.16 and 86.83 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 176.16 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/176.16 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 176.16 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 15,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,295.97/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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