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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 139.35 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 139.35 and 87.35 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 139.35 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/139.35 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 139.35 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 12,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172.29/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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