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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 175.65 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 175.65 and 88.30 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 175.65 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/175.65 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 175.65 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 15,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,511.02/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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