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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 136.41 and 99.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 136.41 and 99.81 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 136.41 = 99.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/136.41 = 99.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 136.41 × 99.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 13,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,615.08/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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