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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 138.96 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 138.96 and 99.44 is: 136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 138.96 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/138.96 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 138.96 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 13,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,818.18/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.76

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