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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.40, 141.48 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.40, 141.48 and 88.40 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.40 : 141.48 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.40/141.48 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.40x = 141.48 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.40x = 12,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,506.83/94.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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