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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.39, 275.14 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.39, 275.14 and 110.85 is: 152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.39 : 275.14 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.39/275.14 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.39x = 275.14 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.39x = 30,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,498.71/199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.96

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