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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.20, 132 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.20, 132 and 86.16 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.20 : 132 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.20/132 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.20x = 132 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.20x = 11,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,373.12/88.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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