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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.77, 141.68 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.77, 141.68 and 99.58 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.77 : 141.68 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.77/141.68 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.77x = 141.68 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.77x = 14,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,107.79/102.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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