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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 173.44 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 173.44 and 88.64 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 173.44 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/173.44 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 173.44 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 15,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,373.72/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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