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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 176.40 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 176.40 and 95.87 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 176.40 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/176.40 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 176.40 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 16,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,910.59/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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