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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.39, 132.38 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.39, 132.38 and 72.33 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.39 : 132.38 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.39/132.38 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.39x = 132.38 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.39x = 9,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574.02/88.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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