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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.90, 299.70 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.90, 299.70 and 108.70 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.90 : 299.70 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.90/299.70 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.90x = 299.70 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.90x = 32,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,577.39/199.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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