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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.12 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.12 and 87.32 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.12 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.12 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.12 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 12,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147.96/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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