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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 175.98 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 175.98 and 88.46 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 175.98 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/175.98 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 175.98 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 15,566.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566.31/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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