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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 140.83 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 140.83 and 88.31 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 140.83 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/140.83 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 140.83 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 12,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,437.33/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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