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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 172.95 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 172.95 and 88.35 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 172.95 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/172.95 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 172.95 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 15,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280.13/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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