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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.32, 144.16 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.32, 144.16 and 88 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.32 : 144.16 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.32/144.16 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.32x = 144.16 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.32x = 12,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686.08/104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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