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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.72 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.72 and 88.07 is: 121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.72 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.72 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.72 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 12,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393.21/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.57

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