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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 173.92 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 173.92 and 88.72 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 173.92 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/173.92 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 173.92 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 15,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430.18/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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