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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 275.08 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 275.08 and 112.01 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 275.08 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/275.08 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 275.08 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 30,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,811.51/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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