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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 137.76 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 137.76 and 99 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 137.76 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/137.76 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 137.76 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 13,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,638.24/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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