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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.08, 153.68 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.08, 153.68 and 88.50 is: 131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.08 : 153.68 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.08/153.68 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.08x = 153.68 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.08x = 13,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,600.68/103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.94

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