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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.64, 176.30 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.64, 176.30 and 87.32 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.64 : 176.30 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.64/176.30 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.64x = 176.30 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.64x = 15,394.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,394.52/117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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