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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.34, 140.76 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.34, 140.76 and 88.50 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.34 : 140.76 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.34/140.76 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.34x = 140.76 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.34x = 12,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457.26/94.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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