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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.94, 139.46 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.94, 139.46 and 88.25 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.94 : 139.46 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.94/139.46 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.94x = 139.46 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.94x = 12,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306.21/92.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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