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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 139.56 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 139.56 and 88.94 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 139.56 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/139.56 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 139.56 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 12,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,412.47/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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