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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.30, 139.34 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.30, 139.34 and 99 is: 137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.30 : 139.34 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.30/139.34 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.30x = 139.34 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.30x = 13,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,794.66/100.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.53

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