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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 142.52 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 142.52 and 88.14 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 142.52 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/142.52 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 142.52 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 12,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.71/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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