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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 299.19 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 299.19 and 96.72 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 299.19 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/299.19 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 299.19 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 28,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,937.66/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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