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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 153.06 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 153.06 and 88.39 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 153.06 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/153.06 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 153.06 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 13,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528.97/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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