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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.55, 140.01 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.55, 140.01 and 87.78 is: 121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.55 : 140.01 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.55/140.01 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.55x = 140.01 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.55x = 12,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,290.08/101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.02

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