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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 140.54 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 140.54 and 87.95 is: 121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 140.54 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/140.54 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 140.54 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 12,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,360.49/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.40

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