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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.41, 175.95 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.41, 175.95 and 86.74 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.41 : 175.95 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.41/175.95 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.41x = 175.95 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.41x = 15,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261.90/117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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