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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 177.01 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 177.01 and 88.94 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 177.01 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/177.01 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 177.01 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 15,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,743.27/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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