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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 132.70 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 132.70 and 72.16 is: 108.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 132.70 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/132.70 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 132.70 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 9,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,575.63/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.81

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