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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 176.29 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 176.29 and 86.67 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 176.29 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/176.29 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 176.29 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 15,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,278.84/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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