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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 275.37 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 275.37 and 112.22 is: 154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 275.37 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/275.37 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 275.37 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 30,901.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,901.26/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.84

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