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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 298.73 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 298.73 and 112.53 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 298.73 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/298.73 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 298.73 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 33,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,616.09/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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