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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.46, 299.03 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.46, 299.03 and 112.70 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.46 : 299.03 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.46/299.03 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.46x = 299.03 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.46x = 33,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,698.62/199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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