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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.16, 132 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.16, 132 and 72.32 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.16 : 132 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.16/132 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.16x = 132 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.16x = 9,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546.24/88.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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