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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.01, 129.62 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.01, 129.62 and 88.88 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.01 : 129.62 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.01/129.62 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.01x = 129.62 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.01x = 11,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,520.20/94.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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