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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.87, 176.41 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.87, 176.41 and 88.80 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.87 : 176.41 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.87/176.41 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.87x = 176.41 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.87x = 15,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665.21/117.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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