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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.62, 176.26 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.62, 176.26 and 87.12 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.62 : 176.26 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.62/176.26 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.62x = 176.26 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.62x = 15,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355.77/117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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