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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 168.32 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 168.32 and 88.32 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 168.32 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/168.32 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 168.32 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 14,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,866.02/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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