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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 210.87 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 210.87 and 99.99 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 210.87 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/210.87 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 210.87 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 21,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,084.89/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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