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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.90, 150 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.90, 150 and 59.40 is: 89.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.90 : 150 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.90/150 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.90x = 150 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.90x = 8,910
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,910/99.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.19

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