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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.58, 140.37 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.58, 140.37 and 88.86 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.58 : 140.37 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.58/140.37 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.58x = 140.37 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.58x = 12,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,473.28/101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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