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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.08, 153.91 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.08, 153.91 and 88.61 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.08 : 153.91 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.08/153.91 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.08x = 153.91 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.08x = 13,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,638.13/103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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