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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.62, 176.56 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.62, 176.56 and 88.92 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.62 : 176.56 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.62/176.56 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.62x = 176.56 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.62x = 15,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,699.49/117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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