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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 162.86 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 162.86 and 88.34 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 162.86 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/162.86 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 162.86 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 14,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386.87/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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