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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 140.52 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 140.52 and 87.92 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 140.52 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/140.52 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 140.52 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 12,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,354.52/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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