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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 139.86 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 139.86 and 87.45 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 139.86 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/139.86 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 139.86 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 12,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230.32/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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