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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 139.98 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 139.98 and 87.34 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 139.98 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/139.98 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 139.98 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 12,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,225.85/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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