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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.46, 275.24 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.46, 275.24 and 112.12 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.46 : 275.24 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.46/275.24 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.46x = 275.24 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.46x = 30,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,857.97/199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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