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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.98, 299.70 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.98, 299.70 and 108.72 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.98 : 299.70 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.98/299.70 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.98x = 299.70 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.98x = 32,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583.38/199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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