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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.63, 149.58 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.63, 149.58 and 90.45 is: 135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.63 : 149.58 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.63/149.58 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.63x = 149.58 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.63x = 13,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,529.51/99.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.80

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