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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 141.63 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 141.63 and 88.09 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 141.63 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/141.63 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 141.63 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 12,476.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476.19/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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