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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.41, 140.90 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.41, 140.90 and 88.32 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.41 : 140.90 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.41/140.90 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.41x = 140.90 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.41x = 12,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443.85/94.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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