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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.94, 139.07 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.94, 139.07 and 88.47 is: 121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 139.07 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/139.07 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 139.07 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 12,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,303.08/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.89

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