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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 151.74 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 151.74 and 88.88 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 151.74 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/151.74 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 151.74 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 13,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,485.89/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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