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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 299.86 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 299.86 and 108.54 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 299.86 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/299.86 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 299.86 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 32,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,546.80/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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