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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 140.36 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 140.36 and 88.02 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 140.36 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/140.36 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 140.36 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 12,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,354.49/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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