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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 140.67 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 140.67 and 99.90 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 140.67 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/140.67 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 140.67 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 14,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,052.93/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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