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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.41, 140.12 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.41, 140.12 and 88.55 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.41 : 140.12 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.41/140.12 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.41x = 140.12 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.41x = 12,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,406.48/93.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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