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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 173.42 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 173.42 and 88.53 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 173.42 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/173.42 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 173.42 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 15,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351.86/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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