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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 141.24 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 141.24 and 88.02 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 141.24 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/141.24 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 141.24 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 12,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,431.94/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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