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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 175.98 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 175.98 and 88.28 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 175.98 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/175.98 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 175.98 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 15,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535.51/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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