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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.88, 132.72 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.88, 132.72 and 76.72 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.88 : 132.72 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.88/132.72 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.88x = 132.72 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.88x = 10,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182.28/88.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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