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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.90, 150.08 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.90, 150.08 and 93.06 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.90 : 150.08 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.90/150.08 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.90x = 150.08 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.90x = 13,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,966.44/99.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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