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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.89, 140.47 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.89, 140.47 and 88.22 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.89 : 140.47 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.89/140.47 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.89x = 140.47 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.89x = 12,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392.26/101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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