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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 140.52 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 140.52 and 88.30 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 140.52 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/140.52 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 140.52 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 12,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,407.92/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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