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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.59, 299.43 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.59, 299.43 and 91.41 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.59 : 299.43 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.59/299.43 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.59x = 299.43 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.59x = 27,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370.90/199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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