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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 176.14 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 176.14 and 95.88 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 176.14 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/176.14 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 176.14 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 16,889.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,889.08/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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