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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.94 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.94 and 88.14 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.94 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.94 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.94 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 13,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,480.13/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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