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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 130.65 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 130.65 and 88.35 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 130.65 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/130.65 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 130.65 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 11,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542.93/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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