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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.52, 154.97 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.52, 154.97 and 88.94 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.52 : 154.97 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.52/154.97 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.52x = 154.97 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.52x = 13,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,782.59/103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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