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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 140.06 and 87.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 140.06 and 87.85 is: 120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 140.06 = 87.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/140.06 = 87.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 140.06 × 87.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 12,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,304.27/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.94

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