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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 140.57 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 140.57 and 99.40 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 140.57 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/140.57 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 140.57 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 13,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972.66/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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