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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.60 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.60 and 88.93 is: 133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.60 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.60 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.60 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 15,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704.78/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.27

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