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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.57, 275.41 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.57, 275.41 and 112.25 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.57 : 275.41 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.57/275.41 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.57x = 275.41 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.57x = 30,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,914.77/199.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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