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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.72, 132.84 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.72, 132.84 and 71.74 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.72 : 132.84 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.72/132.84 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.72x = 132.84 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.72x = 9,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,529.94/88.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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