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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.43, 176.26 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.43, 176.26 and 88.44 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.43 : 176.26 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.43/176.26 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.43x = 176.26 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.43x = 15,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588.43/117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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