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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.29, 139.67 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.29, 139.67 and 87.52 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.29 : 139.67 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.29/139.67 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.29x = 139.67 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.29x = 12,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223.92/101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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