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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.19, 172.46 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.19, 172.46 and 88.01 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.19 : 172.46 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.19/172.46 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.19x = 172.46 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.19x = 15,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177.56/115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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