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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.88, 138.88 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.88, 138.88 and 87.25 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.88 : 138.88 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.88/138.88 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.88x = 138.88 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.88x = 12,117.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,117.28/100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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