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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.34, 141.14 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.34, 141.14 and 88.52 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.34 : 141.14 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.34/141.14 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.34x = 141.14 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.34x = 12,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493.71/102.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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