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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 139.39 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 139.39 and 88.82 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 139.39 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/139.39 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 139.39 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 12,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,380.62/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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