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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 209.99 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 209.99 and 99.41 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 209.99 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/209.99 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 209.99 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 20,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,874.61/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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