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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 138.51 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 138.51 and 99.21 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 138.51 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/138.51 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 138.51 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 13,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,741.95/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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