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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 139.50 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 139.50 and 88.78 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 139.50 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/139.50 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 139.50 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 12,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,384.81/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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