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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.44, 121.92 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.44, 121.92 and 72 is: 99.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.44 : 121.92 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.44/121.92 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.44x = 121.92 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.44x = 8,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,778.24/88.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.26

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