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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 141.64 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 141.64 and 89.24 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 141.64 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/141.64 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 141.64 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 12,639.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,639.95/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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