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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.79, 299.53 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.79, 299.53 and 91.65 is: 137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.79 : 299.53 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.79/299.53 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.79x = 299.53 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.79x = 27,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452.82/199.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.41

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