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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 140.44 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 140.44 and 99.72 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 140.44 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/140.44 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 140.44 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 14,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,004.68/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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