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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 129.96 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 129.96 and 88.56 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 129.96 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/129.96 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 129.96 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 11,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,509.26/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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