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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 172.89 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 172.89 and 88.31 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 172.89 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/172.89 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 172.89 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 15,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267.05/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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