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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.64, 175.91 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.64, 175.91 and 88.48 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.64 : 175.91 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.64/175.91 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.64x = 175.91 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.64x = 15,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564.07/117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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