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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 142.12 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 142.12 and 90.08 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 142.12 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/142.12 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 142.12 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 12,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802.17/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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