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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.49, 275.27 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.49, 275.27 and 112.14 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.49 : 275.27 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.49/275.27 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.49x = 275.27 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.49x = 30,868.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,868.22/199.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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