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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.07, 131.96 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.07, 131.96 and 72.14 is: 108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.07 : 131.96 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.07/131.96 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.07x = 131.96 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.07x = 9,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,519.11/88.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.09

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