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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 152.37 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 152.37 and 88.65 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 152.37 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/152.37 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 152.37 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 13,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,507.60/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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