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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 139.31 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 139.31 and 87.73 is: 120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 139.31 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/139.31 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 139.31 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 12,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,220.88/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.97

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