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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 137.54 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 137.54 and 87.71 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 137.54 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/137.54 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 137.54 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 12,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,063.16/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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