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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 130.59 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 130.59 and 88.83 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 130.59 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/130.59 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 130.59 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 11,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,600.31/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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