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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.54, 275.38 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.54, 275.38 and 111.02 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.54 : 275.38 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.54/275.38 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.54x = 275.38 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.54x = 30,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,571.45/199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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