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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.04, 175.22 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.04, 175.22 and 88.27 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.04 : 175.22 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.04/175.22 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.04x = 175.22 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.04x = 15,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466.67/117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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