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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.35, 275.08 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.35, 275.08 and 112.02 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.35 : 275.08 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.35/275.08 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.35x = 275.08 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.35x = 30,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814.46/199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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