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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 139.94 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 139.94 and 88.27 is: 121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 139.94 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/139.94 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 139.94 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 12,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,352.50/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.86

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