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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.20, 142.39 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.20, 142.39 and 88.50 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.20 : 142.39 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.20/142.39 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.20x = 142.39 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.20x = 12,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601.52/103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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