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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.01, 142.31 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.01, 142.31 and 87.44 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.01 : 142.31 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.01/142.31 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.01x = 142.31 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.01x = 12,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443.15/103.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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