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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.43, 275.22 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.43, 275.22 and 112.11 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.43 : 275.22 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.43/275.22 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.43x = 275.22 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.43x = 30,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,854.91/199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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