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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.94, 149.91 and 80.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.94, 149.91 and 80.59 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.94 : 149.91 = 80.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.94/149.91 = 80.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.94x = 149.91 × 80.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.94x = 12,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,081.25/99.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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