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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 140.14 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 140.14 and 99.30 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 140.14 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/140.14 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 140.14 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 13,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,915.90/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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