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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.93, 149.73 and 59.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.93, 149.73 and 59.30 is: 88.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.93 : 149.73 = 59.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.93/149.73 = 59.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.93x = 149.73 × 59.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.93x = 8,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,878.99/99.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.85

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