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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.43, 175.62 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.43, 175.62 and 88.17 is: 131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.43 : 175.62 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.43/175.62 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.43x = 175.62 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.43x = 15,484.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,484.42/117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.86

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