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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 141.44 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 141.44 and 88.48 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 141.44 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/141.44 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 141.44 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 12,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514.61/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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