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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 140.26 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 140.26 and 99.64 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 140.26 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/140.26 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 140.26 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 13,975.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,975.51/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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