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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 177.39 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 177.39 and 87.66 is: 131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 177.39 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/177.39 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 177.39 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 15,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,550.01/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.89

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