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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 141.69 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 141.69 and 88.25 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 141.69 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/141.69 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 141.69 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 12,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504.14/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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