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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 140.59 and 99.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 140.59 and 99.97 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 140.59 = 99.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/140.59 = 99.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 140.59 × 99.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 14,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054.78/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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