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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 140.75 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 140.75 and 88.97 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 140.75 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/140.75 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 140.75 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 12,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,521.38/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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