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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.84, 142.11 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.84, 142.11 and 88.98 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.84 : 142.11 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.84/142.11 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.84x = 142.11 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.84x = 12,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,644.95/102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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