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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.11, 142.36 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.11, 142.36 and 99.93 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.11 : 142.36 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.11/142.36 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.11x = 142.36 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.11x = 14,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226.32/103.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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