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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.02, 148.90 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.02, 148.90 and 88.58 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.02 : 148.90 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.02/148.90 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.02x = 148.90 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.02x = 13,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188.60/108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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