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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 130 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 130 and 88.18 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 130 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/130 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 130 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 11,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463.40/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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