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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 139.37 and 87.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 139.37 and 87.21 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 139.37 = 87.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/139.37 = 87.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 139.37 × 87.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 12,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154.02/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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