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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.90, 149.94 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.90, 149.94 and 92.70 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.90 : 149.94 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.90/149.94 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.90x = 149.94 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.90x = 13,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,899.44/99.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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