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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.24, 131.86 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.24, 131.86 and 72 is: 107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.24 : 131.86 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.24/131.86 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.24x = 131.86 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.24x = 9,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,493.92/88.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.59

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