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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.24, 141 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.24, 141 and 88.56 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.24 : 141 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.24/141 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.24x = 141 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.24x = 12,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486.96/102.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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