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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 139.70 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 139.70 and 88.32 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 139.70 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/139.70 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 139.70 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 12,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,338.52/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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