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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 176.31 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 176.31 and 87.14 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 176.31 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/176.31 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 176.31 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 15,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,364.09/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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