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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 138.81 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 138.81 and 99.86 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 138.81 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/138.81 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 138.81 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 13,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,860.87/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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