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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.87, 176.94 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.87, 176.94 and 53.88 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.87 : 176.94 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.87/176.94 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.87x = 176.94 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.87x = 9,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,533.53/117.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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