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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.03, 140.52 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.03, 140.52 and 88.21 is: 121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.03 : 140.52 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.03/140.52 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.03x = 140.52 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.03x = 12,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,395.27/102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.49

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