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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 176.13 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 176.13 and 87.35 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 176.13 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/176.13 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 176.13 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 15,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384.52/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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