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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 152.67 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 152.67 and 88.70 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 152.67 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/152.67 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 152.67 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 13,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,540.90/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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