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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 203.69 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 203.69 and 99.39 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 203.69 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/203.69 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 203.69 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 20,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,244.25/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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