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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 139.50 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 139.50 and 88.39 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 139.50 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/139.50 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 139.50 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 12,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330.41/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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