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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 140.25 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 140.25 and 88.01 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 140.25 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/140.25 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 140.25 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 12,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342.70/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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