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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 150.96 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 150.96 and 88.08 is: 131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 150.96 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/150.96 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 150.96 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 13,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,296.56/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.60

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