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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.67, 176.28 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.67, 176.28 and 88.97 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.67 : 176.28 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.67/176.28 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.67x = 176.28 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.67x = 15,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683.63/117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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