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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 139.85 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 139.85 and 99.87 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 139.85 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/139.85 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 139.85 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 13,966.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,966.41/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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