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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.54, 298.99 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.54, 298.99 and 112.77 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.54 : 298.99 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.54/298.99 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.54x = 298.99 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.54x = 33,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,717.10/199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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