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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 140.09 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 140.09 and 88.43 is: 121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 140.09 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/140.09 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 140.09 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 12,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,387.19/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.77

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