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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 139.82 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 139.82 and 87.76 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 139.82 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/139.82 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 139.82 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 12,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,269.81/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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