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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.53, 140.68 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.53, 140.68 and 99.37 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.53 : 140.68 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.53/140.68 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.53x = 140.68 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.53x = 13,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,979.37/101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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