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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.46, 298.96 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.46, 298.96 and 91.13 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.46 : 298.96 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.46/298.96 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.46x = 298.96 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.46x = 27,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,242.50/199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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