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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.32 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.32 and 88.92 is: 122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.32 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.32 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.32 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 12,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,388.33/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.46

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