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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 275.18 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 275.18 and 112.10 is: 154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 275.18 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/275.18 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 275.18 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 30,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845.74/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.70

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