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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.25, 139.19 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.25, 139.19 and 88.83 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.25 : 139.19 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.25/139.19 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.25x = 139.19 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.25x = 12,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,363.80/101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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