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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.40, 173.46 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.40, 173.46 and 88.40 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.40 : 173.46 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.40/173.46 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.40x = 173.46 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.40x = 15,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.86/115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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