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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 151.58 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 151.58 and 88.04 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 151.58 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/151.58 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 151.58 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 13,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,345.10/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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