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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.01, 139.03 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.01, 139.03 and 87.04 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.01 : 139.03 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.01/139.03 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.01x = 139.03 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.01x = 12,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101.17/101.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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