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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 140.74 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 140.74 and 88.25 is: 131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 140.74 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/140.74 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 140.74 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 12,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,420.31/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.49

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