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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.01, 139.40 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.01, 139.40 and 87.24 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.01 : 139.40 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.01/139.40 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.01x = 139.40 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.01x = 12,161.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161.26/101.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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