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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.22, 141.01 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.22, 141.01 and 88.58 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.22 : 141.01 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.22/141.01 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.22x = 141.01 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.22x = 12,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,490.80/102.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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