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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 140.24 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 140.24 and 87.88 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 140.24 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/140.24 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 140.24 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 12,324.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,324.29/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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