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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 139.64 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 139.64 and 87.50 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 139.64 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/139.64 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 139.64 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 12,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217.36/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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