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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.58, 140.55 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.58, 140.55 and 99.27 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.58 : 140.55 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.58/140.55 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.58x = 140.55 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.58x = 13,952.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,952.40/101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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