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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 210.56 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 210.56 and 99.58 is: 149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 210.56 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/210.56 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 210.56 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 20,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,967.69/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.90

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