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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.38, 140.85 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.38, 140.85 and 88.52 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.38 : 140.85 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.38/140.85 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.38x = 140.85 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.38x = 12,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,467.34/102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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