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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.68 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.68 and 88.74 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.68 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.68 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.68 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 12,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,483.94/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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