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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.82, 141.92 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.82, 141.92 and 88.95 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.82 : 141.92 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.82/141.92 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.82x = 141.92 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.82x = 12,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,623.78/102.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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