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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.50, 142.68 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.50, 142.68 and 88.68 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.50 : 142.68 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.50/142.68 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.50x = 142.68 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.50x = 12,653.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653.73/103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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