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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 139.72 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 139.72 and 99.98 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 139.72 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/139.72 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 139.72 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 13,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969.21/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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