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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.87, 176.46 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.87, 176.46 and 87.34 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.87 : 176.46 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.87/176.46 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.87x = 176.46 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.87x = 15,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412.02/117.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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