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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.56, 141.58 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.56, 141.58 and 88.50 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.56 : 141.58 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.56/141.58 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.56x = 141.58 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.56x = 12,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,529.83/102.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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