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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 176 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 176 and 87.12 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 176 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/176 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 176 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 15,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.12/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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