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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.54, 172.45 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.54, 172.45 and 88.36 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.54 : 172.45 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.54/172.45 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.54x = 172.45 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.54x = 15,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237.68/115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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