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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 130.57 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 130.57 and 88.89 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 130.57 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/130.57 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 130.57 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 11,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,606.37/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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