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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.47, 172.98 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.47, 172.98 and 88.32 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.47 : 172.98 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.47/172.98 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.47x = 172.98 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.47x = 15,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277.59/115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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