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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 131.04 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 131.04 and 88.62 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 131.04 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/131.04 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 131.04 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 11,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,612.76/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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