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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.65, 140.47 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.65, 140.47 and 88.45 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.65 : 140.47 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.65/140.47 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.65x = 140.47 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.65x = 12,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,424.00/93.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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