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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 298.92 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 298.92 and 91.16 is: 136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 298.92 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/298.92 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 298.92 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 27,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,249.55/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.70

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