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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.51, 275.27 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.51, 275.27 and 112.17 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.51 : 275.27 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.51/275.27 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.51x = 275.27 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.51x = 30,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,877.51/199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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