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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.90, 149.82 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.90, 149.82 and 59.28 is: 88.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.90 : 149.82 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.90/149.82 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.90x = 149.82 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.90x = 8,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,881.33/99.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.90

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