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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 151.76 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 151.76 and 88.80 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 151.76 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/151.76 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 151.76 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 13,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,475.84/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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