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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.07, 205.59 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.07, 205.59 and 99.99 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.07 : 205.59 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.07/205.59 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.07x = 205.59 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.07x = 20,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555.92/149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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