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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.39, 148.86 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.39, 148.86 and 90.81 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.39 : 148.86 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.39/148.86 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.39x = 148.86 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.39x = 13,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,517.98/99.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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