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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 139.95 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 139.95 and 88.25 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 139.95 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/139.95 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 139.95 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 12,349.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,349.89/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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