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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.99, 206.87 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.99, 206.87 and 99.50 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.99 : 206.87 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.99/206.87 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.99x = 206.87 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.99x = 20,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,582.03/149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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