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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 138.66 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 138.66 and 87.33 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 138.66 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/138.66 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 138.66 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 12,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,108.62/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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