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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.70, 139.02 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.70, 139.02 and 88.54 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.70 : 139.02 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.70/139.02 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.70x = 139.02 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.70x = 12,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308.83/100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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