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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.12, 140.64 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.12, 140.64 and 88.26 is: 121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.12 : 140.64 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.12/140.64 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.12x = 140.64 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.12x = 12,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,412.89/102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.55

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