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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.51, 275.34 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.51, 275.34 and 112.20 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.51 : 275.34 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.51/275.34 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.51x = 275.34 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.51x = 30,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,893.15/199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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