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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 172.80 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 172.80 and 88.28 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 172.80 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/172.80 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 172.80 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 15,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254.78/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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