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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.55, 141.39 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.55, 141.39 and 88.78 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.55 : 141.39 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.55/141.39 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.55x = 141.39 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.55x = 12,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552.60/102.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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