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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 140.27 and 99.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 140.27 and 99.61 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 140.27 = 99.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/140.27 = 99.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 140.27 × 99.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 13,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,971.45/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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