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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.52, 139.28 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.52, 139.28 and 88 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.52 : 139.28 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.52/139.28 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.52x = 139.28 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.52x = 12,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,256.64/93.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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