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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 176.96 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 176.96 and 87.44 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 176.96 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/176.96 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 176.96 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 15,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,473.38/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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