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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 176.40 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 176.40 and 87.02 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 176.40 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/176.40 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 176.40 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 15,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351.34/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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