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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 142.24 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 142.24 and 88.41 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 142.24 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/142.24 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 142.24 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 12,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575.44/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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