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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.39, 140.90 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.39, 140.90 and 88.51 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.39 : 140.90 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.39/140.90 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.39x = 140.90 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.39x = 12,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470.26/102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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