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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 152.27 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 152.27 and 88.44 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 152.27 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/152.27 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 152.27 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 13,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466.76/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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