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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.23, 140.06 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.23, 140.06 and 88.32 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.23 : 140.06 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.23/140.06 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.23x = 140.06 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.23x = 12,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370.10/101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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