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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.38, 140.94 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.38, 140.94 and 88.74 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.38 : 140.94 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.38/140.94 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.38x = 140.94 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.38x = 12,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,507.02/102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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