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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.09, 173.26 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.09, 173.26 and 88.16 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.09 : 173.26 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.09/173.26 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.09x = 173.26 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.09x = 15,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,273.35/115.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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