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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 140.26 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 140.26 and 88.24 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 140.26 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/140.26 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 140.26 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 12,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,376.54/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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