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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 209.73 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 209.73 and 99.48 is: 149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 209.73 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/209.73 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 209.73 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 20,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,863.94/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.15

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