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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 140.99 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 140.99 and 88.30 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 140.99 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/140.99 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 140.99 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 12,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,449.42/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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