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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.24, 131.46 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.24, 131.46 and 88.40 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.24 : 131.46 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.24/131.46 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.24x = 131.46 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.24x = 11,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,621.06/95.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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