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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 139.75 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 139.75 and 88.57 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 139.75 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/139.75 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 139.75 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 12,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,377.66/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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