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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.83, 139.28 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.83, 139.28 and 87.27 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.83 : 139.28 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.83/139.28 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.83x = 139.28 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.83x = 12,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154.97/100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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