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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.72, 132.89 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.72, 132.89 and 45.88 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.72 : 132.89 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.72/132.89 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.72x = 132.89 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.72x = 6,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,096.10/88.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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