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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 140.38 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 140.38 and 88.76 is: 122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 140.38 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/140.38 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 140.38 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 12,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,460.26/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.47

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