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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 176.01 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 176.01 and 87.06 is: 130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 176.01 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/176.01 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 176.01 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 15,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,323.43/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.59

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