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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 176.52 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 176.52 and 85.32 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 176.52 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/176.52 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 176.52 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 15,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060.69/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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