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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 139.66 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 139.66 and 99.04 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 139.66 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/139.66 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 139.66 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 13,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831.93/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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