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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 150.77 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 150.77 and 88.96 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 150.77 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/150.77 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 150.77 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 13,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,412.50/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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