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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.42, 175.49 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.42, 175.49 and 88.26 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.42 : 175.49 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.42/175.49 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.42x = 175.49 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.42x = 15,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488.31/117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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