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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 140.32 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 140.32 and 88 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 140.32 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/140.32 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 140.32 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 12,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348.16/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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