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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.47, 299.03 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.47, 299.03 and 91.29 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.47 : 299.03 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.47/299.03 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.47x = 299.03 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.47x = 27,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,297.99/199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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