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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 175.69 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 175.69 and 88.36 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 175.69 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/175.69 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 175.69 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 15,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,522.86/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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