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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 131.44 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 131.44 and 74.32 is: 111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 131.44 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/131.44 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 131.44 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 9,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,768.62/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.01

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