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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 275.37 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 275.37 and 112.21 is: 154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 275.37 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/275.37 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 275.37 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 30,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,899.27/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.86

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