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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.93, 139.49 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.93, 139.49 and 88.89 is: 122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.93 : 139.49 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.93/139.49 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.93x = 139.49 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.93x = 12,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,399.27/100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.85

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