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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.97, 299.72 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.97, 299.72 and 90.16 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.97 : 299.72 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.97/299.72 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.97x = 299.72 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.97x = 27,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,022.23/199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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