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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 175.95 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 175.95 and 88.42 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 175.95 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/175.95 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 175.95 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 15,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,557.06/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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