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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 139.15 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 139.15 and 88.12 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 139.15 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/139.15 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 139.15 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 12,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,262.18/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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