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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.50, 139.72 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.50, 139.72 and 88.20 is: 121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.50 : 139.72 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.50/139.72 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.50x = 139.72 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.50x = 12,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,323.30/101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.41

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