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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 300.06 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 300.06 and 91.86 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 300.06 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/300.06 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 300.06 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 27,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563.51/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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