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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.98, 140.97 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.98, 140.97 and 88.28 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.98 : 140.97 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.98/140.97 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.98x = 140.97 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.98x = 12,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444.13/93.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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