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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.53, 141.21 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.53, 141.21 and 88.71 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.53 : 141.21 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.53/141.21 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.53x = 141.21 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.53x = 12,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526.74/102.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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