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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 140.75 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 140.75 and 99.43 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 140.75 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/140.75 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 140.75 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 13,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,994.52/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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