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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 172.38 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 172.38 and 88.07 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 172.38 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/172.38 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 172.38 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 15,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181.07/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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