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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 150.96 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 150.96 and 88.98 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 150.96 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/150.96 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 150.96 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 13,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432.42/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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