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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.62, 176.16 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.62, 176.16 and 88.64 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.62 : 176.16 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.62/176.16 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.62x = 176.16 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.62x = 15,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,614.82/117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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