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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.20 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.20 and 88.50 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.20 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.20 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.20 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 12,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,407.70/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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