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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 142.36 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 142.36 and 88.48 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 142.36 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/142.36 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 142.36 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 12,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,595.44/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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