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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 151.98 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 151.98 and 88.97 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 151.98 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/151.98 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 151.98 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 13,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,520.57/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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