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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 141.12 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 141.12 and 88.56 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 141.12 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/141.12 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 141.12 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 12,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,497.59/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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