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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.29, 275.03 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.29, 275.03 and 111.97 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.29 : 275.03 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.29/275.03 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.29x = 275.03 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.29x = 30,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,794.55/199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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