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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.24, 131.96 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.24, 131.96 and 72.08 is: 107.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.24 : 131.96 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.24/131.96 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.24x = 131.96 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.24x = 9,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511.68/88.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.79

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