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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.57, 141.19 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.57, 141.19 and 88.68 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.57 : 141.19 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.57/141.19 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.57x = 141.19 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.57x = 12,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520.73/102.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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