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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 130.97 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 130.97 and 88.28 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 130.97 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/130.97 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 130.97 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 11,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,562.03/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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